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AfDB approves $110mn for Ethiopia’s 300-MW Aysha wind project, country’s largest to date
The African Development Bank has approved up to $110mn for Ethiopia’s 300-MW Aysha wind project, which is set to become the country’s largest wind farm and first privately developed wind power project.
TotalEnergies begins operations at 216-MW South Africa solar and battery project
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World Bank approves $1.5bn loan to support South Africa infrastructure reforms
The World Bank Group has approved a $1.5bn loan to support reforms in South Africa’s electricity, freight transport, water and sanitation sectors.
Octopus-backed MOPO plans $75mn battery rental expansion in Nigeria
Battery rental company MOPO has signed an agreement with Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to support a $75mn expansion of its operations in Africa’s most populous country.
KenGen quadruples geothermal expansion target to 5,500MW as industrial power demand rises
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OPEC takes aim at the IEA over oil and gas forecasts
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Trafigura exits Angola-DRC-Zambia power transmission project
Commodity trader Trafigura has withdrawn from a proposed 2,000-megawatt (MW) electricity transmission project that would have transported surplus hydropower from Angola to copper and cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia.
Indian group Navitas Solar makes African debut after securing $20mn contract in Zambia
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Africa's LNG ambitions gather pace amid record global trade, says IGU report
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Australian explorer Elevate Uranium raises stake in Namibia's Marenica project to 90%
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Namibia electricity supply rises in May as domestic generation remains dominant
Namibia's electricity supply increased in May as higher domestic generation and imports helped meet rising demand, with local power stations accounting for more than half of total supply, according to data published by the Namibia Statistics Agency.
Cameroon weighs direct power supply deal for Prometal amid sector dispute
Cameroon is considering a proposal to allow steel producer Prometal to buy electricity directly from state-owned Electricity Development Corporation (EDC)
Zambia appoints Noubeg Power for proposed 40-MW wind study
Noubeg Power & Co. said it had been selected by Zambia’s Ministry of Energy to prepare a proposed 40-MW wind power project as the country seeks to reduce its heavy dependence on hydropower.
Tanzania delays $420mn Canadian-backed gas-to-liquids plant pending gas supply assurance
Tanzania has delayed signing a gas supply agreement needed to advance a planned $420mn gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant, with state-owned Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation saying natural gas will remain prioritised for electricity generation
Senegal utility Senelec lists $192mn sustainability-linked bonds in Luxembourg
Senegal’s state-owned utility Senelec has admitted XOF108bn ($192mn) of sustainability-linked bonds to the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, supporting renewable energy investment, electricity access and investor diversification.
Elsewedy Electric secures three major wind power grid contracts in Egyptian Gulf of Suez
African governments remain focused on strengthening electricity systems
Africa's power generation sector saw steady progress last week, with governments focusing on new investment, grid expansion and renewable energy rather than announcing major new power plants.
Ethiopia, Kenya sign cross-border electricity supply deal to deepen regional power trade
Ethiopia's state-owned Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) and Kenya Power and Lighting Company (NSE:KPLC), Kenya's main electricity distribution utility, have signed a new power supply agreement aimed at expanding cross-border electricity trade
Egypt installs reactor vessel at second El Dabaa nuclear unit
Egypt has installed the reactor pressure vessel at the second unit of the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, advancing the Russian-built 4.8-GW project towards first operations in 2028.
Chariot Resources advances Nigeria lithium acquisition with new licence approvals
Chariot Resources has secured approval to transfer three additional exploration licences in Nigeria as it works to complete its acquisition of a 66.667% stake in an 11-title lithium portfolio.
Guinea courts Chinese and US investors for waste-to-energy projects
Guinea is seeking Chinese and US investment in waste-to-energy projects as it looks to expand electricity supply, improve urban sanitation and attract private capital.
Camco’s Spark enters Tanzania with solar and battery project for regional poultry producer Irvine’s
Camco-managed Spark Energy Services has entered Tanzania by financing a 1.5 MWp solar plant and 2 MWh battery system for African poultry producer Irvine’s.
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